A.Word.A.Day

A.Word.A.Day--bibliopegy

An electronics manufacturer has come out with a book reader gadget.
For about $300, one can curl up with this device to read downloadable
books. Even if the novel isn't as satisfying, the device could still
be heartwarming, literally speaking.

As for me, paper books still work. They never run out of battery; they're
readable even if soaked in the rain; they still work after a hard drop on
the floor; rewind and fast forward are intuitive. And they are not as
attractive to thieves.

According to a recent news item, the average person watches four and
a half hours of TV every day and an average US household has more
television sets than people. We hope there are more books too, even if
they are this newer kind.

bibliopegy (bib-lee-OP-uh-jee) noun

The art and craft of binding books.

[From Greek biblio- (book) + pegnynai (to fasten).]

-Anu Garg (garg wordsmith.org)

"The commitment necessary to be a success at this life should take
up every second of the day -- and would compete too much with the
bewitching and jealous mistress that is forensic bibliopegy."
Yxta Maya Murray; The Conquest; Rayo Books; 2002.